ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - (April 24, 2014) - The Visit Albuquerque (Visit Albuquerque) has kicked off its annual online auction, with proceeds benefitting the tourism industry in Albuquerque. Auction bidding is open now through 8 p.m. MDT on Wednesday, May 7.

This year's packages include: travel packages, tours, attraction passes and meals, as well as photography packages and Southwestern jewelry. Additional options for bidders consist of a Breaking Bad package, wedding package, an advertising package valued at over $42,000, a hospitality tent at the Balloon Fiesta, and a trip to the East Coast, featuring overnight stays in both New York City and Washington, D.C. There are 30 exciting packages available, and starting bids begin as low as $10.

Proceeds from the auction will support the Visit Albuquerque, a private, not-for-profit organization, in its mission to stimulate economic growth by marketing Albuquerque as a visitor and convention destination. Tourism is one of the city's largest private industries, generating more than $2 billion for the local economy each year.

This auction is made possible through the generous donations of Visit Albuquerque's partners throughout the community.